As excitement builds for the premiere of the new season of Mad Men, we get a look into the home and personal wardrobe of the show's costume designer

If you're going to splurge, do it Janie Bryant style. When we went to check out Bryant's home—and wardrobe!—Mad Men's costume designer told us that her first major purchase was the Valentino gown she wore to scoop up an Emmy for Deadwood in 2005. Since then, Bryant's name has become as recognizable as the characters she dresses on Matthew Weiner's AMC drama. When it returns on Sunday night, after a 17 month hiatus, the audience's eyes will be as focused on the clothes as they are on Don Draper. And with the advent of the mini skirt on the Drapers' horizon, Bryant's about to tackle a particularly fun challenge. When she's not dressing Betty and Joan, Bryant's busy collaborating with Banana Republic, Maidenform and Downy—needless to say, we found plenty of inspiration in her LA home. Click through for a peek inside her colorful world!

Inside the Closet: Janie Bryant

Inside the Closet: Janie Bryant

"People love to ask me which Mad Men character I am closest to, and I think it is because they have their favorites. My favorite character is changing all the time depending on what the episode is about. Some of my favorite costumes from seasons past are Betty's blue brocade and silk organza gown from season two and the cocktail dress she wore in Rome during season three. I also loved Joan's red Christmas dress from season four, and Trudy's red wool crepe dress with a matching red-and-green plaid cape in season three."